Education Laws & Rules

The Texas Education Agency administers
the laws and rules that govern education in the state. This page
provides information on existing laws and rules, the process by which
rules are adopted, and the enforcement of those rules.

Federal Laws and Rules

Special EducationSpecial
Education in Texas is subject to a specific set of state and federal
rules and regulations. This page includes information on special
education laws dictated by federal law (the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act), State Board of Education rules,
commissioner's rules, and state laws.

Proposed SBOE Rules
This page provides links to all proposed new rules, proposed amendments
to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved for first reading by
the State Board of Education (SBOE) and filed with the Texas Register.

Proposed Commissioner Rules
This page provides links to all proposed new rules, proposed amendments
to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved by the Commissioner of
Education and filed with the Texas Register.

Proposed SBEC RulesThis
page provides links to all proposed new rules, proposed amendments to
existing rules, and proposed repeals approved by the State Board for
Educator Certification and filed with the Texas Register.

Other State Laws

Texas Education Code (outside source)The
Texas Education Code includes all laws and rules passed by the state
legislature. It applies to most educational institutions that are
supported in whole or part by state tax funds.